"Crackle!"
The firewood burst apart as it burned.
Bright flames danced within the fireplace, spreading warmth throughout the cabin.
Cheng Han was doing something rather strange.
He stared at a crude doll and issued an order. "Raise your leg!"
Backyard.
The Black Cat stared at a Gray Toe Rat.
The rat remained perfectly still, its pair of black-bead eyes glimmering with a faint trace of Blue Radiance.
The Black Cat suddenly noticed the Gray Toe Rat raise one leg, striking a strange pose.
It let out a puzzled meow.
What's going on? Inside the cabin.
Cheng Han commanded, "Stand up!"
Backyard.
The Gray Toe Rat stood upright on its hind legs.
The Black Cat swiftly flicked its tail and lowered its body, ready to pounce and subdue this restless little thing.
It actually dares to move around right in front of this cat.
It's getting out of hand!
Inside the cabin.
Cheng Han smiled. "Jump!"
Backyard.
"Meow~"
The Black Cat pushed off fiercely with its hind legs and lunged at the Gray Toe Rat.
At that instant.
The Gray Toe Rat jumped.
Rat and cat crossed paths.
The Black Cat landed in the snow, quickly turned around, and stared at the Gray Toe Rat. Its large feline eyes revealed disbelief, along with a trace of distinctly human-like embarrassment and irritation.
This cat has never met a match nearby, yet it actually missed when dealing with a Gray Toe Rat?!
This is infuriating!
Inside the cabin.
Cheng Han laughed. "Slap yourself ten times! Kowtow five times!"
Backyard.
The Black Cat immediately witnessed a scene shocking enough to terrify a cat.
The Gray Toe Rat raised both forepaws and vigorously slapped its pointed snout ten times in one go. Then it lay on the ground and began banging its head against the